布雷特·怀特利：画坊之中 —— 中文导览活动回顾
在2025年8月23日星期六，谢伯顿艺术博物馆（Shepparton Art Museum，简称SAM）迎来了首场中文导览活动。展览为全国巡回展《布雷特·怀特利：画坊之中》（Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio），吸引了超过40位讲中文的本地居民参与。
On Saturday 23 August 2025, the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) hosted its very first Mandarin-language guided tour of the national touring exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, welcoming over 40 Mandarin-speaking community members from across the region.
引导员Stella的首次亮相 / Stella’s Debut as a Mandarin Arts Guide
Stella是一位年轻的华人艺术从业者，打工度假来到澳洲，目前居住在谢伯顿地区，从事水果采摘工作。这场导览是她首次以普通话引导公众参观大型艺术展览，展现了极高的自信、专业度与亲和力。
“能够用母语向大家介绍澳大利亚艺术，是我从没想过的经历。看到观众认真聆听、与作品产生共鸣，我觉得非常感动。”
— Stella，中文导览员
Stella Sun, a young Chinese arts practitioner, came to Australia on a working holiday visa and is currently living in Shepparton while working in fruit picking. She led the tour for the first time in Mandarin, bringing warmth, confidence, and deep understanding to her role — blending professional art knowledge with personal interpretation.
“It was an experience I never imagined — introducing Australian art in my mother tongue. Seeing people listening intently and connecting with the works moved me deeply,” Stella said.
她的讲解把澳大利亚著名艺术家怀特利的故事和作品，通过普通话与社区连接起来，打破了语言和文化的隔阂，也激发了许多第一次走进艺术馆的朋友的兴趣。
Her talk served as a bridge, connecting Brett Whiteley’s iconic works to the Mandarin-speaking community. Many attendees said it was their first time visiting an art gallery — and they left feeling inspired and welcomed.
探索怀特利的艺术世界 / Exploring Whiteley’s Studio World
展览中最引人注目的作品包括《工作室中的自画像》（Self-Portrait in the Studio, 1976）及其他多种媒介的自画像。Stella引导大家思考艺术家的色彩运用、创作动机以及他在艺术与人生中的探索。
Key highlights included Self-Portrait in the Studio (1976) and a series of three self-portraits in different media. Stella engaged the audience in thinking deeply about Whiteley’s colour choices, life experiences, and the connections between creativity and personal struggle.
普通话，让艺术更近一步 / When Language Builds Connection
所有参与者都是普通话使用者，因此能用熟悉的语言理解艺术作品对他们而言意义重大。他们纷纷表示，以往难以与艺术作品产生共鸣，而这次的讲解让他们“听懂了”“看懂了”，感到艺术与生活并不遥远。
With all attendees being Mandarin speakers, language played a key role. Many shared that art can often feel inaccessible — but Stella’s Mandarin explanation made them feel that art, too, could speak their language.
“我以前觉得艺术馆离我很远。但现在我觉得，我也可以喜欢艺术，也可以理解艺术。”
“I used to feel disconnected from art. Now I feel I can like it — I can understand it.”— Steven Song, Mandarin-speaking member of the GV community
社区的力量 / Community in Action
本次活动由谢伯顿艺术博物馆（SAM）主办并资助，是推动文化多样性和包容性的重要一步。特别感谢SAM对华人社区和普通话使用者的支持与信任。此外，活动由GV华人协会协助宣传，许多协会义工也自发在现场协助接待、拍照和组织，体现出本地华人社群的凝聚力和参与热情。
This event was hosted and funded by the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) as part of its commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion. Special thanks to SAM for its strong support and trust in the local Chinese community and Mandarin-speaking audiences. It was also supported in promotion and on-site assistance by the GV Chinese Association, with many volunteers helping with reception, photography, and organisation — showcasing the solidarity and active engagement of the local Chinese community.
People in the photo (L-R): Stella Sun, Gabriella Calandro (Head of Engagement at Shepparton Art Museum).
奠定文化交流的起点 / Planting Seeds for Future Exchange
此次中文导览不仅帮助观众了解艺术，也打开了艺术机构与多元文化社群之间的对话之门。它不仅是一次导览，更是一种新的可能性的开始。
This Mandarin tour was more than a guided visit — it was a beginning. It opened new channels of dialogue between SAM and the multicultural communities it serves.
“我的两个孩子今天也来了，他们看到有人用中文讲解艺术，这是很好的文化启蒙。”
“I brought my two kids today. Seeing someone speak Mandarin while explaining art was truly inspiring — such a wonderful cultural introduction for them.”
— Janet from Cobram, a Chinese mum of two young children
展览《布雷特·怀特利：画坊之中》将持续至2025年10月5日，欢迎大家前往SAM参观体验。
Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio is on view at SAM until 5 October 2025. Don’t miss it!
图片版权声明 / Photo Credits
- 展览：《布雷特·怀特利：画坊之中》由谢伯顿艺术博物馆呈现
- 照片摄影：Jimmy Li
- 部分艺术作品图像 © Wendy Whiteley, Art Gallery of New South Wales
Exhibition: Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, presented by Shepparton Art Museum
Photos by: Jimmy Li
Some artwork images © Wendy Whiteley, Art Gallery of New South Wales
媒体联络 / Media Enquiries
如需获取更多信息、照片、采访或合作，请联系：
GV华人协会（GVCA）
邮箱：mandarinfm985@yahoo.com
For more information, photos, interviews or collaboration opportunities, please contact:
GV Chinese Association (GVCA)
Email: mandarinfm985@yahoo.com
特别致谢 / Acknowledgement
本文部分文字整理与翻译在人工智能 (AI) 辅助下完成，最终内容由GV华人协会审核发布。
Some content drafting and translation supported with AI assistance; final text reviewed and approved by GV Chinese Association.